SRP Recap
With over 20 amazing programs and activities available during the months of June and July, the 13th Annual Claire C. Ramsey Summer Reading Program “Build a Better World” has had something fun and educational for everyone! Our action-packed summer of fun kicked off on June 19th, as students began to read for fun and for fun prizes! Children of all ages learned about recycling, became construction workers, and were inspired by guest speakers and educational presenters! We were visited by scientist, exotic reptiles, construction workers, and engineers!! Students received certificates and “Book Fair Bucks” based on the number of points they earned from reading during the program. SRP 2017—a SUCCESS! WCPL would like to thank the Alabama extension office, AM/NS, Andrews Hardware, BASF, Bay Gas, Boise, Chatom Motor Company, Coke-a-Cola, Conservation Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Feeding the Gulf Coast, First Community Bank, Friends of the WCPL, Huntsman, Ramey’s, Tate’s Backhoe & Dozer Service, Town of Chatom, USA Engineering Dept., Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home, the Washington County Veterinary Clinic, and the Local Mormon Missionaries and all of our many volunteers for all of their generous donations.

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Players Go All-In for WCPL Casino Night!
On Friday, July 30th the Washington County Public Library hosted high-stakes fun during a highly successful Inaugural Casino Night event at Chatom Community Center. The night was all fun and games, as players enjoyed favorite casino-style games, heavy hors d'oeuvres, fabulous prizes, and a $3,000 cash drawdown! Guests cashed in their chips for tickets to enter valuable prize drawings, most of which were purchased from local vendors. Big wins went to Peyton Deese and Farrah Warr, who won several drawings and split the $3,000 cash prize. “This was a fantastic first try at what is sure to become an annual program and smaller fundraiser for our library. Although our focus will always be educational and cultural enrichment, it is also nice to also provide something new and fun for adults in the community! And this was so much fun! People had a blast, so this will definitely become a yearly event for our community!” said Library Director, Jessica Ross. In addition to WCPL student summer workers who volunteered long hours to help pull the event together, WCHS graciously allowed the library to use leftover decorations from this past year’s casino-themed prom! Prizes and catering expenses were provided for in part by WCPL, Town of Chatom, Andrews Hardware, South Alabama Gas, Ramey’s, Robert T. Cunningham, Michael Onderdonk, Wind Creek Casino and Resort, Coca-Cola, The Wharf, Springhill Suites at the Wharf, and Lake Marie Catering. For more information and pictures, check out the WCPL Facebook page or website wcpls.org. (Photo credit: Kimberley Curry)

Calling all spellerrzzzzzz!!!! Come out and show off your spelling skills at Washington County Public Library, October 24, 2017 @ 6 P.M. Must have at least 1 adult per team, with a maximum of 4 per team. Friends and family are encouraged to attend and cheer on teams. Each team will be required to pay a $50 entry fee.
For more information or to sign up call Paige Akridge at 847-2097 or Email pakridge@ wcpls. org

Potter’s Tails
Hey, it’s me, Potter the library kitty.
Fall is here and that makes me a very happy cat. Not only is the hot and humid summer air disappearing, the days are getting shorter, cooler and much nicer to be outside. The library has a lot going on in October. The library staff are busy working on preparations for the 5th Annual Adult Spelling Bee. I love watching from my secret hiding place as the teams compete for the championship trophy. Everyone seems to have so much fun according to the laughter and camaraderie among the contestants and spectators. This month the library will attend Old St. Stephens Day, look for us on the bookmobile! And we will participate in the annual meeting of CWEMC, which will be held at WCHS football field. I would like to go but I must stay and protect the library (Meow). Halloween is a fun time of year for people and some animals. The staff will have the bookmobile at the Dixie League park and will pass out treats to everyone who visits. Even though I am not allowed to eat sweet treats, I do have special treats of my own (Purr, Purr).
Also, don’t forget that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Remember to have your checkup!
Later, Potter

*WCPL Story Time hour wednesday's @ 10 am !*

The WCPL Board of Trustees has regular board meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning at 5pm

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